Peppermint Cookie Canes Recipe

Name: Peppermint Cookie Canes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cups sifted cake flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon red food coloring paste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon red food coloring paste

1
Combine butter and shortening in a big mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg, beating well. Stir in peppermint and vanilla extracts. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture, beating well. Remove half of dough from bowl. Add food coloring paste to dough in bowl, and mix until color is evenly distributed.
2
Shape plain dough by teaspoonfuls into 4-inch ropes. Do the same thing with red dough. Place 1 red rope and 1 plain rope side by side; gently twist together. Roll twisted ropes into 1 rope. Shape into a cane, and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Do the same thing all over again with remaining ropes. Chill 15 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 8 minutes or just until lightly brown. Remove baking sheets from oven using oven mitts. Cool slightly. Carefully remove cookies to wire racks, using a spatula. Cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container up to 1 week.

916

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Cookie Canes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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